Beirut:Culture Minister Ghassan Salameh has successfully intervened to halt unauthorized construction work near the archaeological site of Nahr El-Kalb by contacting Interior and Municipalities Minister Ahmad Hajjar.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, Minister Hajjar took prompt action following Salameh's request, implementing necessary measures to stop the construction activities.
The Ministry of Culture's Directorate General of Antiquities has confirmed that it did not authorize the construction of a concrete base intended for a Lebanese flagpole near this historic site. The directorate highlighted that similar construction efforts were previously halted on November 15, 2025, due to concerns about potential impacts on the site's historic inscriptions and its archaeological and heritage value.
Furthermore, the directorate noted that no notification had been submitted to the Public Prosecutor's Office to authorize the resumption of construction work. The Internal Security Forces have been instructed to ensure that construction does not resume while the suspension order is active.
The Ministry of Culture and the Directorate General of Antiquities have reiterated their commitment to preserving the archaeological heritage of Nahr El-Kalb and have called for strict adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
